He had early instruction from College of Piping co-founder Seumas MacNeill, and received additional tuition from college instructors such as Bob Hardie, John Garroway and Archie MacNeill, the famous blind piper.He taught hundreds of pipers, many of whom have gone on to teach many of their own pupils.

[2] On October 1, 2011, Iain Donaldson took over as Band Director, replacing long-time pipe major Sandy Keith stepped down after 30 years.

[6] On August 17, 2018, the band won their first World Championship, taking home the top prize in Grade 2.

[10] The band won its first major contest in Grade 1 winning the North American Championships on August 3, 2019.

They were unable to experience the customary celebrations afterward, as the 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band were incorrectly announced as winners and marched off the field.